Research suggests that 20% to 35% of people with anorexia nervosa also have autism spectrum disorder or show signs of the condition. In fact, the behaviors associated with autism and eating disorders ...

Key Takeaways If you notice your kid is struggling with eating and body image—don't panic. A nonjudgemental talk is the first ...

Eating disorders have a devastating effect on the lives of those affected and are associated with the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. While they can affect anyone, there is a higher ...

I was told I’d die if I didn’t overcome my eating disorder. Starting my own bakery saved me’ - FIRST PERSON: Benjamin Michael ...

ARFID is an eating disorder that causes people to avoid eating certain foods. Symptoms may include picky eating, fear of choking, weight loss and poor appetite, but they can vary widely. If often ...

People often associate eating disorders with females. However, eating disorder behaviors, such as fasting, purging, and having a preoccupation with body image, can also affect males. The desire to ...

This article discusses eating disorders. If you or someone you know has an eating disorder, you can get help through the National Eating Disorder Association by calling 800-931-2237 or chatting online ...

This umbrella review synthesised five meta-analyses to estimate the reported prevalence of orthorexia nervosa and examine its ...

Serena Williams recently revealed she takes GLP-1 medication for weight loss, joining millions of Americans trying drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. One in eight American adults say they have ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) classifies eating disorders as mental health conditions. Because of that, treatments for eating disorders fall under Original Medicare (parts A and B ...